One Fire
One Fire is a group of Indigenous dancers that have been together and dancing consistently for over 15 years.
The reason for the name is that in a spirit of Indigenous reconciliation they welcome dancers from all mobs. They are effectively one mob dancing under one sun around one fire.
This practice was not done in traditional times as each mob danced their own style and very rarely came together except for marriage or with closely connected groups for celebration.
This is the only area that is outside normal tradition as their dances are the traditional ones brought to the group by the various dancers who have joined them from time to time.
The original dancers, John and Geoff Tye, Robert Bamblett and William Mobourne have been augmented by many other dancers over the years but the core group has never changed.
One Fire has become the premier dance group for the City of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia and have danced at to many gigs to mention. They include openings to International Conferences, the International cricket between South Africa and Australia, the grand final of the AFL (football) grand final for may years, the Presidents cup, festivals, tourist events, schools and non government. Government and private functions.
One Fire is noted for its professionalism, integrity and brilliance. Most of the dancers are also didgeridoo players, chanters and dancers combined. They are adaptable and connect well to any crowd.
One Fire is arguably the best group in Australia and are sought after Nationally and Internationally.